Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for the production of selective herbicides and insecticides due to its structural similarity to pyridine-based bioactive molecules. Its sulfoximine group enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research for designing novel compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties.